Experts share Omaha history through tours, talks

UPDATED 8:51 PM CST Jan 13, 2013

OMAHA, Neb. -

Thousands drive by the Scottish Rite Center in downtown Omaha every day. Sunday, dozens learned more about the group the building is named for.

“The Scottish Rite does a lot of work with the hearing impaired,” explained Kathy Aultz, Executive Director of the Douglas County Historical Society. “They provide scholarships, they really provide a lot of support.”

The group focused on the fraternal organization during Sunday’s lecture in the new series, Second Sunday Talks. Those who attended were also taken on a tour of the Scottish Rite Center.

Every month, the DCHS aims to focus on a new chapter in Omaha’s past and the impact on the city today.

February’s Second Sunday Talk will focus on the history of Omaha breweries.

Each event is free to members of the Historical Society and costs $5 for nonmembers. For more information, visit http://www.omahahistory.org/ or call 402-455-9990.

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